ADOPT A DOG
PLEASE NOTE:
We can only adopt dogs to locations with flights from Mexico.
This page is updated regularly. Be sure to check back often to meet our newest adoptable dogs!
To start the adoption process, please click on the “APPLY HERE” button below to submit an application.
ADOPTION FEES
Adoption Fee Notice:
The adoption fee helps cover the cost of care and medical treatment for all our dogs including our permanent dogs. Fees are non-refundable. Each adopted dog receives rabies and core vaccinations, sterilization, treatment for ticks, fleas, and worms, plus any additional medical care needed at the time of rescue.
International adoption fee (including airline pet fee paid by us up front):
Puppy - $650 CAD/$580 USD
Age 1-6 - $600 CAD/$540 USD
Senior - $500 CAD/$450 USD
Special Needs - fee varies
Small dogs (under 25lb or 11.3kg) $850 CAD/$620 USD
If you would like to keep the crate they arrive in, that will be an additional $125 CAD or $100 USD
Flight bag (for in cabin sized dogs) is $30 USD or $40 CAD
Domestic adoption fee for American, Canadian or other Tourists/Residents adopting within Mexico:
Puppy $550 CAD or $480 USD | Age 1-6 years $500 CAD or $440 USD | Senior $400 CAD or $350 USD
Special needs: by donation
Small, in cabin sized dogs (under 25lb or 11.3kg, non-senior) $750 CAD or $520USD
Serious inquiries only please.
Note: We’re a volunteer-run rescue with limited capacity. Volunteers handle all applications, interviews, travel arrangements, and photography. Please apply only if you’re ready to adopt, have discussed it with your family, and will be available. If you're heading on vacation, kindly wait to apply.
*PLEASE include A CONTACT PHONE NUMBER when applying.
Avoid missing our reply by adding adogsnewlife.adoptions@gmail.com to your contacts. Check both your inbox and spam. If we don’t have your phone number and our email lands in spam, we can’t reach you. Thank you!
AVAILABLE DOGS
Click on the image to learn more about each dog.
chewbacca
(available San Diego area)
han solo
(available in Vancouver, BC area)
pisces
(available in Victoria BC area)
skinny
raisin
(special needs)
chipotle
mimi
margo
lucy
franklin
Cachetóna
yogi
grizzly
kuma
shep
gypsy
terrón
kid
robby
saint
Fantasma
Brie
buster
ginA
nola
pretzel
Flora
mia
dJ
raffi
mayli
joaquin
dua lipa
paulina
watson
jay z
mildred
Doris
scooby
shaggy
aries
Aquarius
taurus
juliet
virgo
goyo
Avicii
buzz
Starting Protocols
noelle
herman
Willy
(special needs)
Mazapan
Lessie
fox
Freddy
(local only)
Kanela
sienna
Valentina
(senior)
alice
Ronin & Yuri
(bonded pair)
ramÓN
(senior)
Popi
Baxter
(senior)
Phoenix
Lola
Moose
(local adoption)
Shannon
Gemma
(senior)
ivy
(special needs)
tucan
Zeus
ringo
(local adoption only)
MEDICAL HOLDS
The “medical hold” dogs are currently on hold and will be released for adoption when ready.
June
(medical hold)
Adubi
simon
(medical hold)
Coliseo
(medical hold)
archie
(medical hold)
cinna
(medical hold)
seali
(medical hold)
Choco
(medical hold)
ramona
(medical hold)
bob
(medical hold)
DOGS PENDING ADOPTION
peony
(adoption pending)
bassotto
(adoption pending)
vinny
(adoption pending)
teddy
(adoption pending)
esme
(adoption pending)
Manguito
(special needs)
linus
(adoption pending)
Camila
(adoption pending)
🐾 Sanctuary Dogs & Forever Foster Program
Click the button below to see our Sanctuary Dogs. These beloved pups will live out their lives safely and happily in our care.
In special cases, we consider placing senior dogs, bully breeds, or those with ongoing medical needs into loving Forever Foster homes. This program is ideal for people living independently in the Bay of Banderas who want companionship but may not feel comfortable committing to full adoption — especially if future care is a concern.
Under the Forever Foster program, A Dog’s New Life A.C. retains ownership and covers all veterinary visits, medications, and preventative care.
Your donations, along with a portion of adoption fees from dogs we adopt out, help provide food and medical care for our permanent sanctuary residents.